ARCHIVED - Águilas forest park aims to adapt to climate change

The forest park uses recycled water in an irrigation system to be run on solar power

The Town Hall of Águilas has awarded the contract for the creation of a 30,000-square-metre “forest park” in which plants will be irrigated using treated water, with the system powered by solar energy, as part of an initiative which is financed by funds from the Life Adáptate project for adaptation to climate change. Also taking part in the project are the Town Halls of Cartagena and Lorca, as well as the equivalent administrative bodies of Mértola and Alfândega da Fé in Portugal and the municipality of Smiltene in northern Latvia.

This second phase of the project will begin almost immediately and consists of the creation of a large green area representing various of the ecosystems in the Region of Murcia, the main aim being to set an example of adapting to climate change at a local level (in this case, according to Mayoress Mari Carmen Moreno, by creating shade, lowering the temperature and preserving humidity).

In addition, this new forest park will also feature a cycle lane and a network of paths within its boundaries.